hks mushroom filter

[jinglebell17]

my hks mushroom filter is starting to get really dirty. i feel like im suffocating my motor

can i just spray it with a hose and let it dry to clean it or do i have to actually order the hks cleaning kit?

[Bruizer]

They probably filter better now that there's resistance rofl shrooms are death4th gear pull, shift to 5th step on it hear a small pop now i can hardly make 4psi in any gear

[Nismo_line]

you can buy the replacement foam which is like 25 bucks. you dont clean the hks filter just replace the foam

[Skym]

Can buy a bolt on Apexi airfilter.

Good in this test -

http://www.mkiv.com/techarticles/filters_test/2/

and this is the filter test you should look at, as has CFM data (how much air the airfilter allows to get to turbo and affects hp output) -

http://www.australianauto.com.au/HTML/Images/Air%20Filter%20Shoot%20Out.pdf

3A racing is the top flowing airfilter, but is clamp on type airfilter that can leak if clamp is loose and cause boost / load cut problems (bolt on type airfilter like Apexi airfilter prevents this problem).

[jinglebell17]

Can buy a bolt on Apexi airfilter.
3A racing is the top flowing airfilter, but is clamp on type airfilter that can leak if clamp is loose and cause boost / load cut problems (bolt on type airfilter like Apexi airfilter prevents this problem).

thanks man thats really helpful. ill junk this hks one and get one of those.

[dah_hunter]

I always toss the mushroom ones.. I had a GTR suck Dirty Filter into the MAF.. it wasnt pretty..

[Bruizer]

I've tried buying 3A, no go.

Wish there was a direct replacement for the HKS filters, as in same clearance

[jinglebell17]

i can order apexi, k&n, injen, vibrant, aem and some other good names through my work at cost so thats what ill do (probably a good reason why i cant order anything HKS ). thanks again for the input.

[Snake556]

Real ballers get ARC air boxes

[Shane_Sawatzki]

Im stuck with my shroom filters for now... Id rather get rid of them but the apexi ones wont fit, I have HKS hard piping pre turbo and the intercooler piping aswell, the HKS shroom filters are already a tight fit, Im thinking im gunna have to relocate my washer fluid bottle or something to fit different filters ... anyone else have this issue?

[A18]

Since it looks like nobody has actually answered your question, yes you can just clean it and put it back in. It's best to just replace it, like Nismo_line suggested

[Nismo_line]

I have been running my shroom filter for 2 summers now and never had a problem. i have replaced the foam once and it still works amazing!

[jinglebell17]

can i clean it with water for the time being? or do i actually need an HKS cleaning kit? ill probably get a new one eventually but im focused on getting my car through inspection.. it goes for reinspection this week! i still need to switch my downpipe and take my tint off

[A18]

Water is fine.

[604_R32]

Real ballers get ARC air boxes

Too bad there stupid expensive!